EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address345 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711
CityNEWARK, DE 19711
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 453-7326
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity170
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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345 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/5/2026
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 301/5/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete 18 hours of annual training including 2 in health and safety. Training hours are needed for Staff #1 (18 hours), Staff #2 (18 hours), Staff #3 (18 hours), Staff #4 (18 hours), S Staff #5 (18 hours), and Staff #6 (9 hours) PD Plan are needed for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #6. Review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect is needed for staff #1, #2, #3, #6, and #9. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #4, #6, #7, and #11. Health Appraisal is needed for Staff #5 and #11. Orientation is needed for Staff #7 and #11 References are needed for Staff #4 (2 references), Staff #7 (4 references), Staff #10 (4 references), Staff #11(4 references) Send documentation to OCCL by February 6, 2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 351/5/2026
35U — First Aid and CPR Training
Ensure First Aid and CPR is completed within two months of hire and renewed every two years. Staff #4 and #7 need to complete First Aid and CPR. Send documentation to OCCL by February 6, 2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 401/5/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete Updated physical is needed for Child #3, #5, and #11. Immunization records are needed for child #3. Blood lead screening results are needed for Child #3 and #8. Send documentation to OCCL by February 6, 2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 531/5/2026
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure gates are self-closing and positive self-latching closure. Add self-closing latch to all gates on fenced playgrounds. Send picture to OCCL by February 6, 2026.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 301/7/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs 2 or 4 references, Adult abuse, Deeds cert. Health Appraisal W/TB, release of employment, service letters Staff #2 needs CPR and first aid, 2 or 4 references, Deeds cert. Staff #3 Medication cert, four references, health appraisal W/TB Staff #4 needs five training hours.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 401/7/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and #8 needs health appraisal Child #11 needs immunization records Child #5 and #11 need Blood lead screening Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2025.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 421/7/2025
42U — Documenting Children's Progress
Ensure children's progress is being documented. Child #3, #5, #10, #11, #14, and #15 need development plans. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10. 2025.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 451/7/2025
45U — Hazardous Materials
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2025.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 631/7/2025
63U — Administration of Medication
Ensure medication administration record is completed for all medications. Child #14 needs a MAR completed for the tube of diaper ointment. use the specific name of the ointment used.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$797/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 170
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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